Qmmunity: SBOE Debates the Good, the Bad, and the Bass-ackwards

Plus, join AIDS Walk Austin Saturday to step to zero new HIV infections by 2030

"...The board rejected specific references about consent. (D5 Republican Ken Mercer, in a feat of world-class WTF, even suggested..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...passage in 2019, the law, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, has not managed to impact its central..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...The sailing wasn't so smooth for Ken Paxton; the indicted (and confessed!) felon held on to..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo Turns 50

The landmark album spins at the Moody Theater via two of its makers and their virtuosic friends

"...fiddler/banjoist/guitarist John Hartford, whose "Gentle on My Mind" had broken Glen Campbell to the masses. Recording followed in the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

August rolls in with a fresh batch of tunes to keep you busy this weekend

"...10-piece rap group Pnthn, there's something for everyone this weekend...."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...forward to running "throughout the whole district." CD 17: Kennedy Bests Mantey..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Schilling, Bryn Vale, Brian Tyree Henry, Jessie Ennis, Blair Beeken, Matt Walsh, Allison Tolman, Eric Edelstein, Kate McKinnon, Fabrizio..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...District 17 R: Bill Flores D: Dale Mantey, Rick Kennedy..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...The state doubled down in May when Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against the mayor, City Council members,..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Austin Film Society Unveils Its New Home for Cinema

Two-screen theatre will showcase the best of new and classic arthouse cinema

"...picture houses, on the arch above the door. This weekend, the old Marchesa Hall & Theatre reopens as AFS..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFS Cinema Announces Opening Dates

New two-screen arthouse specialists release first schedule

"...Explaining the growth, AFS CEO Rebecca Campbell said, "This move allows AFS to vastly increase our..."

May 11, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Last year's unseen genre gems to add to your must-see list

"...it seems simple enough, yet this short adaptation of Ken Liu's 2012 short story "Memories of My Mother" is..."

Jan. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half

A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?

"...workers," said Austin City Council Member Greg Casar, an outspoken workers' rights advocate who suggested the change was one..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Playback: The Austin Music Poll's 11th Hour

A final push to get out the vote in the Austin Music Poll

"...rapping, and Americana-ing the vote. It's a rare responsibility, undertaken by only three individuals – Jeff Whittington, E.A. Srere,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

13 Reasons to Love Wizard World

Where else could Big Bird rub feathers with The Crow?

"...talents: actor Chris Sarandon (Jack Skellington) and Broadway legend Ken Page (Oogie Boogie). (Friday, 5pm, Ballroom F)...."

Oct. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hearing or Anti-Abortion Attack?

AG leads criminal and civil investigation of Planned Parenthood

"...Parenthood. Longtime foes of the health provider, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott have followed suit, opening..."

July 29, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: School Finance Math; Tax Plans Diverge; Veteran Benefits Restricted; and More

Is school finance dead this session?; House and Senate tax plans split; Lege restricts veterans' benefits; and more

"...the most controversial of which was by Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, which explicitly defines the money as a..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...alcohol for relief. "We all have ghosts," said Fiona Campbell, an ATCEMS emergency medical technician and secretary at the..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...ATTORNEY GENERAL Ken Paxton (R): 87,150 (33.08%) / 2,727,568 (58.8%) Sam Houston..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...on state operations once more. His rival, state Sen. Ken Paxton, would probably be too busy with his own..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

March 4 Election Results

The latest primary news

"...(1%) 100% Chris Mapp 261 (.5%) 23,230 (2%) 100% Ken Cope 676 (2%) 34,006 (2%) 100% U.S. Rep. District..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Superior in nearly all ways to its predecessor, this second film in the prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a welcome surprise.

"...Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ken Stott, Orlando Bloom, Graham McTavish, William Kircher and Dean..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Candidate Filings

"...U.S. Senator: Curt Cleaver, John Cornyn*, Ken Cope, Chris Mapp, Reid Reasor, Steve Stockman, Dwayne Stovall,..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LoneStarCon 3: The Hugos

Who took home the prizes for best sf/fantasy of the year?

"...Best Short Story: "Mono no aware" by Ken Liu (The Future Is Japanese, VIZ Media LLC)..."

Sept. 3, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Love and Death, Underwater

Alison Ellwood's No Limits premieres tonight on ESPN

"...a dive gone horribly wrong. Alison Ellwood (Magic Trip: Ken Kesey's Search for a Kool Place) directs this gripping..."

July 23, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...billion in water projects over the next 50 years. Ken Kram­er, water conservation committee chair of the Lone Star..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

DVDanger: 'Crimewave'

Sam Raimi's weirdest, plus nunsploitation and swinging sleazy London

"...was going to be a headlining role for Bruce Campbell, right up until the studio told Raimi he didn't..."

May 18, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...D&D obsessives. (And we’ll slide Jacob Vaughn’s Milo, starring Ken Marino, Gillian Jacobs, and Stephen Root, in on a..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Election 2014 Begins as Senate Draws Lots

Term lengths allocation starts to reshape plans for higher office

"...Time for Travis County Senators Kirk Watson and Donna Campbell to start fundraising: After this mornings drawing of straws..."

Jan. 23, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lege: The GOP Wave Recedes

Locally, nothing changed

"...Watson retaining his seat and Tea Party favorite Donna Campbell easily defeating Democrat John Courage to replace veteran lawmaker..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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